Oakland County Veterans’ Services to host “How to Start a Business for Veterans” training workshop, from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, Hazel Park. Lunch will be served at noon.
The startup business training program is specifically designed to empower veterans with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the world of business. Led by
experienced mentors, this startup training will provide a checklist of action items to accomplish in order to get your veteran business off the ground.
The program is tailored to leverage veterans’ strengths while addressing any gaps in knowledge or experience.
Veterans may register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-start-a-business-for-veterans-tickets-692505872707?aff=oddtdtcreator.
For more information, call Tyrone Jordan 248-285-8016 or email jordant@oakgov.com.
Upcoming events
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Euchre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, and from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 to host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, and a Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. The menu includes a range of choices and combos. For more information, call 248-673-9301.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Taco Tuesday Mexican Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, Broasted Chicken Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, and fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 to host Music Trivia at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, and Friday Night Dinner at 5 p.m. April 5, at 1505 N. Main St., Royal
Oak. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• Milford American Legion Post 216 to host Burger Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at 510 W. Commerce Road. For more information, call 248-684-9919.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 63 to host shuffleboard from 6:45 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and Euchre from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 8047 Ortonville Road. For more information, call 248-625-9912.
• Berkley American Legion Post 374 to host Pop-up BBQ Fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 2079 W. 12 Mile Road, $19 per person. All proceeds go to We Walk the Line, a nonprofit with a mission to facilitate fundraising events to generate resources for the acquisition of certified Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD). For more information, call 248-543-7668 and visit www.wewalktheline3.org.
• Waterford VFW Post 1008 to host Drag Queen Bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at 1690 Airport Road, $25 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 248-674-2826.
• Berkley American Legion Post 374 to host Breakfast Platter Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 7, at 2079 W. 12 Mile Road. Adults from $9. Children under 12 from $4. For more information, call 248-543-7668.
• Holly American Legion Post 149 to host Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, at 408 S. Saginaw. Public welcome. For more information, call 810-348-9960.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 Riders to host breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 14, at 1505 N. Main St., Royal Oak. No set price, make a donation. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• Holly American Legion Post 149 to host Vet-to-Vet dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, at 408 S. Saginaw. All veterans and their significant others welcome. Food provided. For more information, call 810-348-9960.
• University of Michigan Student Veterans to host Sock Drive Benefit for Footprints of Michigan through April 16, at U of M Student Veterans Resource Center, at U of M University Pavilion, 303 Saginaw St., Flint. Donate socks of all sizes, colors, and designs. For more information, visit www.footprintsofmichigan.org.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.
